STILLING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

stilling

verb

present participle of still

as in stopping

to bring (something) to a standstill it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting

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as in calming

to free from distress or disturbance reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed

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as in shushing

to stop the noise or speech of the conversation was abruptly stilled by a loud crash from the next room

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Recent Examples of stilling Surging demand for air conditioning, with temperatures staying high into the evening when solar output falls, combined with the high-pressure system behind the heat wave stilling the air and limiting wind generation, have forced power networks to scramble. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 June 2026 Finally, deep reading is a stilling exercise. — Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026 Wilkos became the host of his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, which is stilling running, in 2007. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Produced from vines dating back to 1950, the 2002, 2005 and 2015 are stilling thriving. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The beginning of the Lesson includes the story of Jesus stilling a life-threatening storm on the Sea of Galilee. — Nancy Humphrey Case, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

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After stopping for gas, the suspect takes off with the gas nozzle still attached to the bike.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Like actual religion, to continue on versus stopping becomes a question of faith.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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Habity Design The Habity bedside clock looks like a familiar retro alarm clock, but inside sits a low-power e-paper screen, a speaker, and a small collection of calming sounds.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
The sounds of summer are usually a very welcome and calming shift in the air, especially after a particularly long winter or wet spring.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

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Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Wine country with kids in tow doesn’t have to mean a stressful afternoon of shushing and screen time.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

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Later that month, the state and county asked the court for a temporary injunction halting the project while the case proceeds.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
The United States Army is temporarily halting all Apache helicopter training flights after a crash this week near Fort Hood, Texas, killed two soldiers.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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Performed beneath a continuous gentle rain of warm seawater, this experience combines mineral-rich marine exposure and thermal comfort soothing aching muscles along the way and quieting the mind.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

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Benzina's spot kick was awarded after a VAR check penalized Algeria’s Lana Smits for catching Sakina Ouzraoui in the face with a flailing arm.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Known for his defensive skills and clubhouse presence rather than his bat, Tromp will provide a steady hand behind the plate, replacing Chuckie Robinson and providing depth alongside rookie Eliezer Alfonzo for the big league catching duo.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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Licorice root extract brings soothing and brightening benefits, and a nourishing blend of sunflower, sweet almond, moringa, and rice germ oils, plus shea butter, softens dry skin and seals in moisture.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Aug. 2026
The appeal seems to be in slowing down and finding something soothing in a world where algorithms drown out personal tastes and push alerts send our nervous systems into overdrive.

— Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

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